This week we’re taking advantage of those long summer days for a ride to the Johnson Park Scenic Loop. We’ll also hit a sampling of the trails in Millennium Park, one of my favorite places in Michigan. For a trip back in time, check out the photo tour I did of the Millennium Park trails east of Maynard just after they opened in 2009. They look different, yet much the same today, with 6 years of vegetation growth.

It’s time for the PedalGR Ice Cream Ride!!! As always, we’ll provide you with $2 cold hard cash, courtesy of the Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club. It should get you a small cone, but if you want anything more expensive than $2, be sure to bring a little extra cash.

This year’s ice cream ride takes us takes us to a new destination in Alger Heights, The Dog King. Last time we went for ice cream in Alger Heights, it was 97 degrees on the ride. Thankfully, temps promise to be a BIT more moderate this year. We’ll also be mixing in some unpaved sections near Reeds Lake and at MacKay-Jaycees park.

Need to Know:

This is a no-drop ride. We will do our very best to keep the group together and make sure no-one gets separated or left behind.

Ride is ~16 miles and will have a few stops along the way. It should take about 2-2 1/2 hours with the ice cream stop (PedalGR is not a race). Don’t forget to bring some extra $$ if you want anything more than a small ice cream cone.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED on Rapid Wheelmen Club rides. (The insurance company’s lawyers insist) Please email or comment if you need to borrow one and we will try to accommodate you.